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The cellar has timber supports, not unlike what Joseph DelPizzo put in coal mines to provide support for mine ceilings. Back Yard and Side Yard - Structures: In the square area to the north of the garage, there was a chicken yard and a chicken coop where the family raised chickens. A coal shed was located near the chicken coop. From the door on the north side of the garage, going directly north across the yard to the other side, is where the outhouse was located (along the north property line). The following 1940s photo shows Rose DelPizzo with her son, Dick, in the back yard of the house with the outhouse being visible behind them. The clotheslines, made of heavy wire strung on metal poles, are believed to date back to the earlier years of the DelPizzo family ownership, and were certainly put up by the 1940s. They extend on the two sides of the walkway from the house to the garage, and one goes all the way to the alley. Back Yard and Side Yard - Gardens: Like many families in Louisville, the residents of 1133 Main grew much of their own food. This was especially needed in order to carry families through times when coal mining work was not available. An apple tree stood by the back of the house, and plum trees were on the south side of the house. There were also peach trees in the yard. The area from the garage to the house, besides having fruit trees, was made up of all vegetable garden that had fava beans, lettuces, endive, escarole, tomatoes, zucchini, string beans, corn, peppers, onions, and garlic. It extended on both sides of the walkway from the garage. Joseph DelPizzo turned the soil by hand. 7